institches Report post Posted July 13, 2010 Hello all. I just made my first holster for a small automatic. It turned out real well and I'm happy with my stitching and edge finishing. I was impatient with my dye job. I put two coats on (Feibing's USMC blk), dried it with a hair dryer, then finished it with Tan Kote. Like I said, I was impatient. I have since learned to wait. I am now faced with a nice holster that needs to be refinished. I was going to deglaze the Tan Kote with rubbing alcohol, let it dry, then dye the piece with another 3-4 coats of USMC blk. My question is, is my refinishing technique sound or does anyone have a better way? Thanks for any help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted July 13, 2010 (edited) Hello.... every body has there own way of doing things, here is mine. I always use Fiebings oil dye.(I was told that Tan-Coat will work the Best for Natural Leather) Then finish with Super Sheen... add a little Aussie , for a mellow shine. Edited July 13, 2010 by Luke Hatley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
institches Report post Posted July 13, 2010 thank you for the quick reply. Rubbing alcohol should remove the tan kote right? I figured it must since it will take dye off your hands. For the true new leather guy, what is "Aussie?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted July 13, 2010 Aussie is a leather finish that Tandy sells... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
